Saturday, April 18, 2009

Pink Saturday/Dear Mother Nature...

Dear Mother Nature,

Just a quick note to say thank you for the warm breeze, dazzling rays of sunshine, and balmy 75-degree temperature that you delivered to us on Friday afternoon.

Rest assured that my little ones were delighted to frolic and bask in the warmth of your spring-like gift. It has been so very chilly and damp here on the prairie and we are more than ready to put away winter coats, hats, scarves, and mittens. We even promise not to complain if April showers must accompany warmer days, as we know they will bring about May flowers.

Hugs and kisses from me and my two rosy-cheeked blessings,Valerie

P.S. Before I forget, Mother Nature, you might want to drop by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound to see how others delight in different shades of pink, all a tribute to your magnificent palette of colors!

These cheeks were visible on ultrasound...seriously! Sonographers couldn't get over how big they were. To this day, I can not squeeze or kiss those cheeks enough! I love her natural coloring; she has the most beautiful pink undertones to her skin that complement those blue eyes and blonde hair.

Not quite as big of cheeks, but just as rosy!

Discovered this sweet house on our drive to the park. The front door photographed darker then it really is...it's less red and more pink.

Your children are beautiful. Kissing sweet cheeks is the best, you have to do it while they'll let you because all too soon they won't let you anymore!Happy Pink Saturday and thank you for sharing your magnificent pink cheeked cherubs!

Valerie...Thanks SO much for reminding me to include Christer...our favorite guy..in my post today. I went back added him and thanked you as is fitting! :) I have seen you on his blog..but sometimes I get mixed up as to who lives over near him and who live clear over here.. I should have been here for a visit long ago!! :) I am off now to poke around and read more. Have a wonderful Sunday, Valerie!!Mona

Never fear your education background will go to waste. Your little ones will need your expertise as the public school systems begin to fail in every state. The more government we have involved in education the less educating we have. I now just go in and do music time with the kids. But the art teacher and I fear our jobs will be gone completely by next year. This year we went from 400 kids to 100. The teachers want our paychecks in their classrooms instead. Your kiddies are very blessed to have a mommy who can teach!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and squeeze those little pink cheeks!Robin

Hi Valerie, I can just see your adorable little girl in that rain gear. Her cheeks are so rosy and sweet. Your little guy has the same coloring. Beautiful children. Thank you for sharing. I did chuckle when you said you liked the skull hoodie. Why pink instead of black. That is the question!!!.

1 Thessalonians 4: 11-12

"MAKE IT YOUR AMBITION TO LEAD A QUIET LIFE, TO MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND TO WORK WITH YOUR HANDS, JUST AS WE TOLD YOU, SO THAT YOUR DAILY LIFE MAY WIN THE RESPECT OF OUTSIDERS AND SO THAT YOU WILL NOT BE DEPENDENT ON ANYBODY."

About Me

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. My name is Valerie. I am a 40-something Catholic mom to three precious kiddos (Mary, Ben, and Luke) and classroom teacher to 23 adorable 3rd and 4th Graders at St. Paul Catholic School. I just completed my first year of full-time employment after taking a 5-year break from teaching. I love my early-morning quiet times with the Lord, sneaking into the Adoration chapel after 3:15 dismissal and incorporating Catholicism into reading, math, science and social studies. I enjoy hot tea, a strong cup of coffee and the occasional glass of red wine! It could be said that I am gently old-fashioned…lover of children's classic literature, wrap-around porches, and handmade quilts. I prefer sundresses to shorts. I love making my house a home to honor the Lord. I am abundantly blessed.